Legacy of Time

On the data panel.

There isn't much information available about the "Reputation Artifact".

Roger glanced at it briefly.

The general information is as follows:

"Ten Thousand People Umbrella (Immortal-grade Armor/Consumable): Expected to withstand or negate several attacks from Immortal-grade forces."

"Estimated gestation period: 300-600 years"

"Hand of the People (Immortal-grade weapon/consumable): Expected to deal several attacks equivalent to Immortal-grade power."

"Estimated gestation period: 300-600 years"

"The Endless Magic Net (Demigod Artifact /Relic of Mystra): A Standardized Code of Aether Usage"

"Estimated gestation period: within 10 years"

Of these three divine artifacts...

Both the Ten Thousand People Umbrella and the Hand of the People are divine artifacts that have never appeared on this planet before.

Therefore, it requires an extremely long time to develop.

Although it is a consumable.

But Roger can use reputation to charge his energy.

Therefore, the results are obvious at a glance.

In accordance with Roger's previous style.

He would definitely choose the "Ten Thousand People Umbrella" without hesitation! After all, prioritizing protective gear is never a bad idea.

But now he needs to think things through carefully—

A gestation period of 300 years is not a long time for someone like Roger who is considered a legend.

But it doesn't quite match his growth rate.

not to mention.

He has no shortage of defensive or offensive trump cards at his disposal.

Regarding protective gear.

Leaving aside all methods of resurrection.

He also has "White Ape Heart Bone" and Infinite Stacking "Soldier Vest"! In addition, his Skin Base Defense Value.

Roger is now very resistant to grass.

Not to mention the offensive end.

He played all his cards at once.

I'm afraid any creature below the Celestial God-level would tremble in fear!

Therefore, he didn't have that much need for these two clearly effective artifacts.

As for the "Endless Magic Net".

This thing is Demigod Artifact left behind by Mystra.

There might be some secret information about the heavens hidden inside.

Most importantly.

It only takes 10 years to develop.

Roger for a moment.

In the end, he chose the "Endless Magic Net"! He also wanted to know what the so-called "Standardized Ether Charter" was all about.

It can stand shoulder to shoulder with Immortal-grade offensive and defensive artifacts.

It can't be too bad, can it?

"Hint: You have selected ' Endless Magic Net '"

"You have gained 100 million Active Spell Slots (not yet available/can be freely allocated)"

"The Reputation Artifact is in development, please wait patiently."

"Spell Slot?"

Roger's heart skipped a beat.

However, he did not look any further.

The roar of the mountains beside him reminded him that he should do something.

He then cleared his throat.

He took half a step forward.

A mysterious magic descended from the sky.

The sacred mountain suddenly became incredibly quiet.

Looking into people's eyes, filled with longing and admiration.

Roger suddenly felt that his long speech had become meaningless.

That moment.

He simply raised his right hand, then clenched it into a fist, making a sound that could be heard throughout the entire immortal mountain!

The voice was powerful, resounding, and filled with boundless confidence. "This world may one day come to an end."

"But definitely not now."

"Not today."

"I will lead everyone to a new home."

"Thanks..."

That concludes the brief remarks.

The words fell.

The cheers, several times louder than before, resounded throughout the immortal mountain and the universe! Even after Roger had finished speaking, he had already left.

The crowd on the mountain lingered for a long time, unwilling to disperse.

A very, very long time passed.

Under the patient persuasion of the Clear Spring Sect Disciple.

People then left.

It was nearly dusk at that time.

The bright moon rises from the east.

Another long night is about to begin.

But for most people on Clear Spring Mountain...

Tonight.

It was probably the most peaceful night's sleep they'd had in days.

People who have taken refuge in the mountains can rest.

But Roger couldn't.

The problems currently facing Clear Spring Mountain are actually quite serious.

The land below the mountain was already polluted by the Blood of Myriad Filth and was uninhabitable.

And after Roger's barrage of attacks.

They don't even have any land left!

Today, Clear Spring Mountain has a population of nearly 50,000!

The daily needs of these 50,000 people, including their food, drink, and toileting, place a tremendous burden on the normal operation of Clear Spring Mountain.

You need to know.

The Mountain Protection Array is displayed.

This mountain can only support a normal population of 5,000! Not to mention, it was already badly damaged in its battle against the Blood of Myriad Filth—

Putting aside other things.

The "Levitation Barrier" at the bottom of the Mountain Protection Array was licked a few times by the Blood of Myriad Filth.

They were already on the verge of collapse.

Roger glanced at it briefly.

The Levitation Barrier can only last for a maximum of 3 months.

No matter how much time passes.

The immortal mountain is probably about to become too heavy to float.

It will also affect other structures of the Mountain Protection Array.

However, the "Pneumatic Barrier" of the Martial Artist system is a technique that is inherited from the "Ancient Formation" of the Qi Refiner system.

Even Roger only had a superficial understanding of it.

Repairing it would be even more difficult!

The most troublesome thing is...

This is just the first problem facing Clear Spring Mountain.

Many more challenges await Roger.

But Roger did not regret it.

Now that we've saved these people...

It's impossible to simply send them down the mountain and call it a day.

He believed he could solve Clear Spring Mountain's predicament!

It just needs to be done step by step.

In response to this.

After he finished his speech.

They immediately began contacting existing Clear Spring Sect Disciple.

To be honest.

The initial contact did not go smoothly.

The lifespan of an ordinary person seems so short in the face of 30 years.

Roger searched the crowd for Celestial Capital find a single familiar face!

After the two vice sect leaders, Sonsonia and Ji Qiu, fell down.

Although Clear Spring Mountain was not completely in chaos.

But there's also a vague feeling that it's focusing on the beginning but neglecting the end.

Roger's return will certainly give him a strong voice.

But he now urgently needs to know more details about the Clear Spring Sect.

In the absence of a middleman.

Communication between the two parties was naturally difficult to proceed smoothly.

Fortunately, it didn't take long.

Roger finally spotted a face in the crowd that he vaguely recognized!

She was a middle-aged woman with her two children.

She was dressed in a very dashing Martial Artist uniform.

His expression was resolute, and his eyes were sharp.

If it weren't for the fact that her face still vaguely retains the features of her past appearance.

Roger almost didn't recognize her!

"Qu Ling..."

In front of the council hall.

Roger glanced at the prompt on the data bar before he dared to read the name aloud.

"Sect Master... you still remember me..."

Qu Ling was extremely excited.

Looking at the other person's appearance.

Roger was also filled with emotion.

Thirty years have passed.

The girl I saved back then is now a mother of two.

For him...

But it seemed like only yesterday.

He felt quite uncomfortable about it.

"Perhaps..."

"This is one of the costs of the curse, isn't it?"

Roger could only console himself with this thought.

In a flash.

He thought of the people in his memory again.

So he hurriedly inquired about the whereabouts of Qu Ling and the others.

A corner of the council chamber.

Qu Ling began to recount the events of the past years in a low voice.

This is one theory.

It took a little over two hours.

As she walked out of the council hall with a hoarse voice.

The sky outside was already full of stars.

She glanced back at Roger.

The latter stood motionless in the shadow of the starlight.

That figure gave people a strong sense of security.

There was also a hint of loneliness.

Qu Ling sighed softly to herself.

Then she picked up her youngest daughter, who was pestering her for candy, and quickly left.

Through conversation with Qu Ling.

The whereabouts of Roger's old friends have been found.

He stood in the shadows, lost in thought.

He repeatedly recalled Qu Ling's words and listed out the information contained within them.

"1. Alan, the Guardian of the Boundary of the Serra River, disappeared 18 years ago."

After that.

The Clear Spring Sect and other forces, including Gem City, severed their ties with the north.

Some Adventurers tried to head north when the Blood of Myriad Filth was causing havoc, but all failed.

For more than a decade.

No more Adventurers have come from north of the Serra River.

"2. The sorceress Shar became one of the de facto controllers of the Truth Society more than 20 years ago."

It can be seen in the first raid on Gem City by the Blood of Myriad Filth.

She rashly chose to fight to the death against the Ancient Evil.

Ultimately, she passed away tragically.

It has been 5 years since Shar died.

Most of the mages of the Truth Society also perished in that battle.

3.14 years ago.

Cisco and Stephanie set off to explore a Tallen Era underground labyrinth in the Southern Tomb Wilderness.

Still not returned

"4.12 years ago."

A Qi's construct body has malfunctioned.

Because no one in the Clear Spring Sect was knowledgeable about ' Pneumatic Structure '.

Her body can only be temporarily placed in the ' Elder Pavilion '.

5.3 months ago.

At the ' Clear Spring Council ', Ji Qiu and Sonsonia announced their plan to fight the Blood of Myriad Filth to the death.

In order to carry out this plan.

They managed to gather 100,000 live pigs.

A grand ' Sacrifice Ritual ' was held for the Saint Sword Griffith.

However, on the night following the sacrifice...

Griffith, who had devoured 100,000 pigs, actually deserted at the last minute.

Qin and Vera discovered this.

With the help of Prince Larion the Emperor Eagle, the two women set out to track down the Holy Sword.

They are also still in a state of not returning.

Those messages flashed through Roger's mind.

He felt somewhat disappointed and wistful.

Gradually, I gained a deeper understanding: life is full of unexpected events.

Especially on planets like Mystra.

Accidents have become the norm.

Some people walk side by side with you for a while.

It's destined that we'll never meet again.

The only consolation is that...

Everyone except Shar is simply missing.

Roger might still have a chance to see them.

After clarifying the whereabouts of these people.

Roger spent some more time alone.

Then he strode out of the Council Hall.

Before leaving.

He issued an order using the Jade Spring Token: One hour later.

All core members of the Clear Spring Sect below the level of Vice Sect Master came to the Council Hall for a meeting.

The order has been delivered.

He walked alone into the "Elder Pavilion" located below the secret vault.

Walking in the shallow dust.

Roger quickly found A Qi's body.

Looking at that spherical shell.

Roger couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed—

When he was making the Pneumatic Structure for A Qi, he wasn't very familiar with it.

My current proficiency level isn't that high.

But at least in terms of appearance, we can add a lot of useful plugins.

He immediately went over to check on A Qi's condition.

It turns out this thing is simply 'out of power'! The main driving force of the "Pneumatic Structure" lies in the "qi contained in the mountains and rivers".

Therefore, most of the movement range of all Pneumatic Construct is within the "Mountain Protection Array".

besides.

They also need to perform regular "gas collection".

Otherwise, situations like the battery running out of power will occur.

A Qi's problem stemmed from the fact that no one in the sect understood the characteristics of Pneumatic Structure.

That's why I can only lie here awkwardly.

After figuring out the reason.

Roger didn't rush to wake A Qi.

Instead, they set out to create a completely new Pneumatic Structure.

"Wait until A Qi is fixed."

"We need to find out where Alan is."

"Otherwise, A Ba would have been asleep for who knows how many more years..."

Roger was working.

They continued to investigate the whereabouts of everyone.

Without realizing it.

Half an hour had passed.

A humanoid Martial Artist made of high-quality materials has been successfully created!

Not long after.

Roger then completed the reorganization and replacement of the core components.

Under the dim starlight.

He gently touched the activation button of the construct.

The next second.

A groggy voice sounded in my ear:

"Ah Jie".

"You're back..."

"Um."

Roger smiled.

Wow! Wow! Wow!

"How could you change a girl's body without my permission!"

"Did I sleep for a really long time...? Ugh, I had a nightmare..."

"Don't tell me."

"Let me guess..."

"It'll probably take about ten days, right?"

"Oh, you have no idea how much I've suffered while you were gone..."

"Look, look!"

"I'm already so thin!"

Very soon.

A Qi's loud and boisterous voice came from inside the Elder Pavilion.

Listening to A Qi's complaints and grievances.

Roger finally felt that the air on the mountain had become more lively.

7 days later.

It is located 130 kilometers southwest of Clear Spring Mountain.

Outside a cave filled with the stench of blood.

The agonizing screams have been heard since midnight yesterday.

Most of the monsters in the vicinity avoided the sound.

Only a very few individuals remained, eyeing the cave entrance with predatory intent.

The delicious, bloody aroma wafting through the air made them unable to resist.

Despite knowing that neither side in the fierce battle within the cave were people they could afford to provoke.

But they still refused to leave.

that's all.

They waited from midnight until dawn.

When the first ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds and descended upon this land.

All those monsters suddenly vanished!

Because of the entrance to the cave.

A tall and upright figure appeared.

After a night of fierce fighting.

Roger showed no signs of fatigue.

Looking at the traces outside the cave, he couldn't help but smile slightly, "They ran pretty fast."

"Never mind, after all, the attributes these monsters give are only very average..."

now.

His gaze was fixed on nothingness—

In the past week.

Roger spent most of his time solving the problems at Clear Spring Mountain.

Until three days ago.

Only then did he have the opportunity to free up his hands to clear out the nearby Blood Worship Cultist.

Just last night.

He tracked down a group of Blood Worship Cultist who were trying to resurrect the ' Blood of Myriad Filth '.

They eventually found their headquarters.

After wiping out all the enemies in this Filthy Dungeon...

Roger's number of Immortal Bone Fragments has finally surpassed 100,000!

On the data panel.

"Exchange complete! You have obtained the fourth Immortal Bone reward from the Exorcism Mission: the Azure Emperor Longevity Bone."

"Azure Emperor Longevity Bone (Tier 2 Immortal Bone /Rib)"

"Basic: 2400 Qi"

"Refinement 1: Your 'Qi' healing effect is doubled"

"Refinement 2: Your resurrection speed is increased by 300%"

"Refinement 3: You have obtained 1 ' Longevity Immortal Vine '"

Longevity Immortal Vine: The Longevity Immortal Vine will slowly grow in the Sub-Plane between your ribs.

This plant flowers once every 300 years, bears fruit once every 300 years, and takes another 300 years to mature.

After it matures.

You will receive a random number of ' Longevity Fruit '.

"For every ' Longevity Fruit ' you consume, your lifespan increases by 3600 years."

See here.

Roger nearly jumped up! "A batch of Longevity Fruit is produced every 900 years, and Longevity Fruit can provide 3600 years of lifespan..."

"If I can keep producing and selling my own products, wouldn't I be able to achieve immortality?"

It's a pity.

The cold, impersonal note below shattered his hopes.

Note: An individual can consume a maximum of 3 Longevity Fruit in their lifetime.

"Refinement 4: You will obtain a ' Longevity Blessed Land ' (Not yet achieved/Expected effect)"

In general.

As Roger's first Tier 2 Immortal Bone, the "Azure Emperor Longevity Bone" was quite effective.

It has an extraordinary healing ability.

Extremely fast resurrection speed.

These two factors alone are enough to greatly enhance Roger's overall strength.

What's more, there's the "Longevity Fruit" that can be used to win people's hearts! In Roger's view.

The value of this thing is immeasurable! Who doesn't love a long life?

Especially in this world.

Based on Roger's knowledge...

Apart from mages, monks, some Martial Artist, and a very few Longevity Species, most professions have no means of achieving "immortality" except for "Divine Kingdom Practice"!

This is one of the reasons why professions such as warriors are criticized.

At your peak, you were invincible.

Once you get older...

It's time to decline, it's time to decline; it's time to die, it's time to die.

Sometimes your opponent doesn't even need to kill you.

As long as they can outlive you, that's all that matters! This shows...

The potential of the Longevity Fruit is almost visible to the naked eye.

However, it will take time.

If Roger can live to be 931 years old.

He will be able to turn that potential into real strength!

After cleaning the cave.

Roger then set off back to the mountain.

In the past week.

He did a lot of things.

One of the most important changes was making the "Heavenly Golden Corn" option the second one—

Seven days ago.

He planted a golden corn in the Xia Yin Realm.

This morning.

Cindy reminded him that 70,000 tons of corn were already in place.

This batch of corn is enough to feed the people on the mountain for 2 to 3 years.

There will be no food shortage problem, at least in the short term.

Besides that.

He also briefly discussed the future development direction of Clear Spring Mountain with the core members of the sect and Ji Qiu, who had woken up the day before yesterday.

The discussion results are currently only in a preliminary stage.

Some suggested heading west.

Some suggested heading south to join Lotus City.

Ji Qiu, however, proposed an even bolder strategy—

Crossing south to the "Sea of Black Mist".

Head to the incredibly rich Southern Continent.

Because Ji Qiu himself came from the Southern Continent.

Therefore, he has a lot to say on this matter.

He told everyone.

The Southern Continent is rich in resources, comparable to the Southern Tomb Wilderness that has not been tainted by the Blood of Myriad Filth.

We arrived there.

The only challenge that Clear Spring Sect faces is the various powerful monsters.

But Roger was there.

This is obviously not a big problem.

Ji Qiu believes.

The biggest problems facing Clear Spring Mountain right now are food and migration.

Roger solved the food problem.

What remains is the mode of migration.

Clear Spring Mountain can fly automatically.

However, the consumption is enormous.

Given that the protective array was already riddled with damage.

Forcing flight will only create a greater burden.

Who knows, it might just crash one day while it's flying.

In summary...

Whether heading south or west.

They wanted to use Clear Spring Mountain as a vehicle to complete a long-distance migration.

At least a group of strong and powerful flying races are needed! So, where to find such a group of flying races to pull the mountain has become the biggest question!

The Emperor Eagle is clearly not suitable.

Compared to the massive Clear Spring Mountain.

Their strength is insufficient.

The quantity is also not enough.

But in Mystra.

The number of flying races that meet the requirements is actually very small.

The group argued for a long time.

Only then did someone weakly suggest that there was a sufficient number of sub-dragons with exceptional physical strength on "Dragon Island" deep in the Sea of Black Mist, which could barely meet the requirements.

In the past...

They wouldn't even dare to dream of such a ridiculous scenario as "a dragon pulling a mountain."

But the Sect Master's return made the sect's core members optimistic.

With Roger's strength.

Subduing a group of sub-dragons and pulling a mountain shouldn't be a problem, right?

That's what everyone thinks.

And at times like these.

What else could Roger do besides keep smiling?

He couldn't very well stand up and say that he was no good, could he? Besides, he was quite interested in the "high-yield, grass-tolerant" subdragon species.

Furthermore, considering that Jean and Vera's pursuit of the "Saint Sword Griffith" also followed a route heading south.

Roger's Southern Journey was thus put on the agenda.

The only thing that worried him was...

If Clear Spring Mountain were to migrate Southern Continent.

Then there's a very high chance they'll encounter the "Salvation Army," which has taken root and developed in the Southern Continent! The Salvation Army is with Roger.

That's roughly equivalent to ' Vilan '!...

"So what if we crash?"

"We've already wiped out the Blood of Myriad Filth, why are we afraid of a mere level 89 kid?"

After a fierce internal struggle.

Roger eventually made the decision to head south.

As planned.

He will return to Clear Spring Mountain today.

After the 70,000 tons of corn were handed over to Ji Qiu and Sonsonia.

He would then travel alone to the Sea of Black Mist!

That is the territory of the Icadore.

Roger had a premonition.

That sea area shrouded in black fog might bring him many surprises!

Thinking this way.

Roger then increased the speed of the "Somersault Cloud".

However, when we were almost at Clear Spring Mountain...

The clouds beneath his feet had been completely exhausted.

The nearby sky was clear but overcast.

Roger could only summon Liz to ride the bike.

The horse had only been galloping for a short while.

Within Roger's field of vision.

Suddenly, a fluffy sika deer appeared!

The sika deer was surrounded by a pure white light.

It's somewhat like the Sika Deer God from "Between Purgatory".

However, this sika deer seems to have a more otherworldly air about it.

He instinctively patted Liz's neck.

He gestured for her to follow the sika deer.

The sika deer, gleaming with white light, ran for a while on the barren plain.

Before long, they arrived at a mountainous area with undulating terrain.

Hint: You have discovered the ' Deer Hunting Platform of Yore '

See here.

Roger then realized that he had arrived at the place where he had hunted the Two-Headed Dragon!

The sika deer fluttered around on the mountain path for a while.

Ultimately, right under Roger's nose, it transformed into a bird with pure white feathers and flew away.

After the white bird left.

A glowing feather was left on the mountain path.

Roger, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, stepped forward and picked up the feather.

The next second.

An incredibly heavy aura pressed down like a mountain!

"You have obtained the ' Feather of Time '"

"Feather of Time: The Lord of Time has noticed that you lost 30 years of traces because of your involvement with the ' Blood Crow Lord '."

So He gave him this feather.

You can use it to enter the ' Legacy of Time ' and obtain some compensation.

"Legacy of Time: Lost History (???)"

"In Legacy of Time, you may receive the following compensations, but not limited to the following:"

1. Arbitrary grid collection strategy 2. The way to overcome inner demons

3. Additional Historical Knowledge

..."

Note 1: Upon entering Legacy of Time, you will gain a base lifespan of 30 years.

Note 2: No matter how many years have passed in the 'Lost History,' only 180 seconds will have passed when you return to the Prime Material Plane.

Note 3: In 'Lost History', some of your abilities will be locked.

"Note 4: It has been detected that you possess the ' Dice of Destiny '. Each time you enter ' Legacy of Time ', you will gain an additional opportunity to choose a 'Fate Trait'."

In a short time.

Roger was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.

Before he could even finish reading that long series of notes...

A red notification suddenly flashed across the data panel!

"A ' Historical World ' has been detected approaching. Do you wish to consume one Feather of Time to enter the ' Legacy of Time '?"

Looking at the 10-second countdown that appeared on the data bar.

Roger fell into deep thought.

Sea of Black Mist.

The top of a mage tower located on the coast.

An old monk with a square face and sharp eyes is carefully examining the feather in his hand.

He was surrounded by a dozen or so monk apprentices.

After a while.

His figure suddenly vanished from the spot!

In a short time.

The monk's apprentices gasped in surprise. "Teacher?"

Where are you?

Are you testing a new spell?

"Lord Vilan!?"

Volume 12, "Between Purgatory and Ancient Evil," has been completed. Tomorrow marks the beginning of Volume 13, which deals with the Legacy of Time.